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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. for a change to the safety standards related to the use of certain air-purifying respirators in coal mines. The petition proposes an alternative method to allow these respirators, which are not MSHA-approved, to be used if they meet other safety requirements. The company argues that the respirators will offer strong protection and comfort for miners, especially those who have difficulty using traditional masks. MSHA is accepting public comments on this petition until March 21, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reviewing a request from ICG Beckley, LLC to change a safety regulation. Specifically, they want to use newer, unapproved air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) in certain mining areas where older versions were used but have been discontinued. The petition explains why these new devices are safe and why sticking to the old rule could make things less safe for miners. Comments on this request must be sent to MSHA by April 21, 2025.

ACNR Holdings, Inc. has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety standards for mining equipment. They want to use a new type of air-purifying respirator, the 3M Versaflo TR-800, in their mines to protect workers from dust. The request is specific to certain mines in West Virginia and suggests that the new respirator meets necessary safety requirements for areas with potential methane gas. Miners will be trained to use and maintain the equipment safely.